Programme

Kick start the 2009 Harvest Celebration at an affair showcasing the strength and diversity of the local food and wine range. Hosted by food author Richard Cornish with guest appearances from local wine and beer makers, the evening will delight all as the official launch.

This is a rare opportunity to visit a range of productive gardens in Beechworth and district. Gardens of all sizes will be open for you to experience and discover, meet passionate gardeners who nurture and cherish their plants and are dedicated to producing fruit and vegetables.

Get your hands dirty by learning the arts of brewing and baking with the crew at Bridge Road Brewers. Bookings essential.

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WILD HARVEST LUNCH @ Gigi’s
Sunday 17th May

As part of the Beechworth Harvest celebration Gigi’s will be offering a unique lunch to showcase the local wild produce that is abundant in our forests and farms, all of the ingredients have been picked, pickled, pressed, pinched and trapped by Allan and the Gigi’s crew. Their 4 course menu we will be joined with 5 Iconic Beechworth wines with at least 3 of the wine makers in attendance to present their wines.

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Wardens – Chrismont La Zona Harvest Lunch @ 12.30pm
Sunday 17th May

In true North – East Victorian Italian style, Wardens Food & Wine of Beechworth will come together with Chrismont Wines of The King Valley to host a lunch experience featuring a four course menu created by Wardens head chef Douglas Elder matched with some of the exciting & innovative La Zona range, as well as the pre-release of the ‘Arnaldo’ by Chrismont Wines.

The lunch will be hosted by Rocco Esposito of Wardens, 2009 – ‘The Age Good Food Guide Wine Service Award’, together with Arnie Pizzini of Chrismont Wines of The King Valley.

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Exhibitors

We are delighted to announce that the 2009 event has more than doubled the number of exhibitors with representation from over 50 food wine and beer producers from across the North East, including the renowned Beechworth, Rutherglen, Milawa and King Valley regions as well as the emerging, Ovens Valley, Kiewa Valley and Glenrowan areas. Following is a list of the producers you will meet.